ENHANCE social media enhances the organization of individuals and groups.  For many years large organizations were the influencing factor in society.  Individuals are now forming powerful groups that influence what is important in society.
REVERSESidea of privacy.  What you say and do is permanent, so people need to be more critical of themselves and what they put on the web. The 24/7 atmosphere makes it harder for you to differentiate what should be part of your public or private life. It is no longer black and white.
RETRIEVESthe concept of a group conversation.  People can now discuss their thoughts and ideas with people from around the world with online forums.   Conversation is not limited to your friends, neighbors, or family.
OBSOLETEPrint media is now dying.  Newspapers are now financially being hit hard because everything is so readily available online.

McLuhan

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    ENHANCE social mediaenhances the organization of individuals and groups. For many years large organizations were the influencing factor in society. Individuals are now forming powerful groups that influence what is important in society.
  • 4.
    REVERSESidea of privacy. What you say and do is permanent, so people need to be more critical of themselves and what they put on the web. The 24/7 atmosphere makes it harder for you to differentiate what should be part of your public or private life. It is no longer black and white.
  • 5.
    RETRIEVESthe concept ofa group conversation. People can now discuss their thoughts and ideas with people from around the world with online forums. Conversation is not limited to your friends, neighbors, or family.
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    OBSOLETEPrint media isnow dying. Newspapers are now financially being hit hard because everything is so readily available online.